Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Washington

The route descriptions for the Cascades are detailed enough that I felt confident picking a tour without any local knowledge. Volken's beta on avalanche terrain and seasonal timing is genuinely useful, not just filler.

The route descriptions for the Cascades are detailed enough that I planned three tours without needing any other beta. Volken clearly knows these mountains, and the topo maps alone are worth the price.

The route descriptions are detailed enough that I actually felt confident planning my first spring tour on Rainier, which says a lot for a guidebook. Volken's local knowledge shows in the terrain notes and the sketch maps are clear even when you're squinting at them with cold hands. Already marked t